Sem Lab Technician - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

5 days ago

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Description

SCI Earth&Atmospheric Sciences:

Competition No.

Posting Date

May 12, 2023

Closing Date

May 22, 2023

Position Type

Part Time - Grant Funded

Salary Range

$18,884 to $25,496 (pro-rated) per year

Grade

Hours

14
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 4 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

Location
Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is in person.

**Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department was established in 1995 when the former departments of Geology and Geography were merged.

The EAS department has grown to more than 50 faculty members, and over 120 graduate students, and is recognized for its scholarly achievement, excellence in teaching and research, and service to the community.

Position

The position of Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) Technician improves the link between the department and the various university-based researchers and the scientific community at large.

This is achieved by increasing the capacity of the department's scanning electron microscopes. The technician services a client base of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and industry clients.

Duties
Provides technical expertise and service for the EAS SEM Laboratory:

Operates the Sigma FESEM and the EVO SEM for lab clients producing high quality data on a wide variety of sample types using various SEM imaging modes and X-ray analysis
Advises and assists clients on appropriate techniques to generate high quality data including SEM operating modes, sample type, and sample preparation
Provides lab clients with information on the theory and operation of the SEM to help them better understand how the instruments can best serve specific research objectives
Assists with training lab clients to be competent independent users of the SEM
Assists with maintenance of equipment including troubleshooting, communicating with service engineers, and routine maintenance on the SEM and associated equipment
Has functional knowledge of computer operating systems/lab software

Provide administrative support for the EAS SEM Laboratory

Assists with scheduling instrument time for clients
Assists with monitoring supply levels, and communicates any shortages or deficiencies

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education is a technical diploma in a related field, Bachelor of Science degree preferred
Previous independent experience operating an electronbeam instrument

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to deal with multiple and critical deadlines, and to manage time and resources effectively are essential attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge bases are critical
Functional knowledge of computer operating systems/lab software

How to Apply
**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.